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Planning for the 2026 is already gathering pace. Rule change proposals to go before the AGM on Tuesday 27th January were finalised at this week’s December meeting. And Rob Burroughs also released the provisional dates for next year’s competitions, which are obviously subject to change in the wake of the March meeting when the divisional structures are agreed. Before then, Shropshire checker …

No less than four sets of rule change proposals will be discussed at the League's December management meeting tomorrow – Tuesday the 2nd – at the Sir John Bayley Club. But the potential alterations do not include the proposal debated at the November executive gathering that would have restricted Allscott Heath's use of their artificial green – as that has now been …

Not content with launching 5 new competitions this year, the League’s ‘man with the draw sheets’ has another one in the pipeline for next year. A 2026 MSBL Champion of Champions is the latest brainchild of Rob Burroughs that he outlined and got approval for at the October Executive meeting. “It would be a great way to get every club involved at …

History-makers Sinclair were blown away as the enjoyed a silverware haul to envy at the League’s presentation evening. The Ketley club were officially crowned division one champions for the first time at a dinner attended by more than 140 people at The Shropshire in Muxton, Telford. But Sinclair’s trophies presented on Friday night did not end there – skipper Harry Church picking …

Excitement is mounting on the eve of the League’s re-launch Presentation Dinner, which takes place tomorrow – Friday 14th November – with 151 places booked at The Shropshire Golf Centre in Granville Park, Muxton (TF28PQ). More than £7,000 in prize money will be presented and first time division one champions Sinclair have most to celebrate – and that’s why they have a …

Just 2 more sleeps now until the revamped Mid Shropshire Presentation Dinner takes place on Friday 14th November. The new venue is The Shropshire Golf Centre in Granville Park, Muxton (TF2 8PQ) and here’s what the 151 attendees need to know ahead of the big night . . . If you are coming by car the best entrance is from the ‘Asda …

A special pre-season meeting is being planned for March 2026 to address the behaviour issues which plagued League officers this year. Captains of all teams will be urged to attend to receive advice on how to deal with any issues that may arise in matches next year. But in terms of how the League will deal with potential problems, general secretary Malcolm …

Rule change proposals from 5 clubs will be dissected at the League's November executive meeting on Tuesday the 4th. Ideas from Hadley USC, Horsehay, Newport, Albrighton and Bowring will need a seconder next month to go forward to January’s AGM. The proposals cover the use of the artificial green at Allscott Heath, the scoring system in the Monday night divisions, registration of …

The days of loyalty of bowlers to one club are now sadly long gone, but in tonight’s third and last recipient of the award the League is proud to honour someone who is the epitome of a one club man. Adrian Smith was nominated for the accolade by Hadley USC, the club has has served with such dedication and distinction for so …

In the 93 year existence of the League, there can’t be many better known bowlers with such strong family connections to Mid Shropshire bowling history than David Evans. He was nominated for this honour by Trench, the club he served with such dedication and distinction for so long – as bowler, secretary and groundsman. In fact his outstanding green-keeping work there was …

What a great way to start this year’s inductions with the lady who has served, and continues to serve, the League and sport in so many ways. Brenda Slingo deservedly reached the pinnacle of the game in Shropshire when she served as County President for 2024 on behalf of the League. Her nomination for that figurehead role was just reward for an …

New Life Member Brenda Slingo deservedly handed over the prizes at the League’s junior presentation – a joint function with the Sir John Bayley Cub as they marked the end of their first season with effectively a complete under-18 team that competed in division 6. Double champion, under-15 and 18 Merit winner Logan Church of Sinclair, was in the spotlight as he …

One of the best attended executive meetings in a long time ended with hearty rounds of applause for each of the League’s new Life Members for 2025. Past County President and junior supremo Brenda Slingo, Trench nominee and past Mid Shropshire vice-chairman David Evans and one-club man Adrian Smith of Hadley USC fame were honoured in a special ceremony. League President Mike …

Another 3 deserving people will be become Life Members of the League at tonight's (Tuesday the 7th) October executive meeting. The formal business of the meeting will be followed by a presentation ceremony to honour the 2025 recipients – Brenda Slingo, David Evans and Adrian Smith Delegates will earlier hear that the boom in the number of young bowlers playing in the …

What a way to bring the curtain down on Friday night bowling in the League!!! Possibly the best-yet season-ending ladies versus gents match for the Dave Ellis Shield at Maddocks on 26th September was a resounding success. A 23-a-side match of 15-up games had to start at 6pm – and 3 hours 30 minutes later there was just 11 chalks separating the …

Maddocks is the place to be for Mid Shropshire bowlers this Friday, 26th September. PICTURED are the bowlers who are set to play in the ladies versus gents match from 6pm. This is NOT the draw, which was done at Tuesday League night’s meeting by a panel of 4 to try and ensure everyone gets a good game against an opponent of …

This is the LAST CHANCE for League bowlers to book places at the revamped presentation. It is being held on Friday, 14th November at The Shropshire in Muxton, Telford (TF2 8PQ) with the cost – including a two course meal and live entertainment from the Harmony Sisters – being £27 for adults and £13.50 for juniors. But there are only 140 places …

Sinclair have won their maiden Division One title after moving 25 points clear with just one game left. They defeated Hadley USC 11-2 to seal their first ever Division One success, and will now look to win the Premier League Play Offs and enter the Taylor Support Shropshire Premier Bowling League. It has been a close battle with Newport, but after losing …

Calling all the League bowlers and their families and friends . . . don’t miss the chance to book places at the revamped presentation to celebrate the 2025 season in style. It is being held on Friday, 14th November, at The Shropshire in Muxton, Telford (TF2 8PQ), from 6pm, with the cost – including a two course meal and live entertainment from …